Italy’s data protection authority, the Garante, announced an investigation into the legality of some online newspapers that condition user access to agreeing to web tracking or payment. The Garante seeks to clarify with publishers “the operating methods of the mechanism in question and the different types of choices available to the user.” The Garante looks to ensure legislation and the security of personal data is observed “with regard to the correctness and transparency of the treatments and the fundamental requirement of the freedom of consent.”